Bali’s 1st Original Irish Pub, Gracie Kelly’s has taken on the traditional Irish country cottage pub theme combined with the traditional Irish Shop pub theme, which recreates the ambience of an old-style general store that can be found in every small Irish town.

The eating area with it’s church styled pews and stained glass booths serves up wholesome home cooked Irish food with specialties that include, Irish Stew, Beef and Guinness Pie, Dublin Coddle and to finish Hot Sticky Date Pudding and many more!

A wide selection of beers and spirits available including “widget” canned draught Guinness and Kilkenny. Try ales from Storm Brewery, a local micro-brewery on the island of Bali!

Gracie Kelly’s
Bali Dynasty Resort,
Jln. Dewi Sartika, Tuban.

MUSEUM BALI
Address : Mayor Wisnu Street,Denpasar
Opening Hours : Sundays-Thursday: 08.00-15.00, Fridays 08.00-12.30, Saturdays and public holidays closed
Facilities : Exhibitions and bookshop

MUSEUM PURI LUKISAN
Address : Jl. Raya Ubud, Bali
Opening hours :09.00-17.00 dailly
Facilities : Exhibitions and bookshop

NEKA ART MUSEUM
Address : Jl. Raya Sanggingan,Ubud
Opening hours :09.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Art Gallery,gift shop

NYOMAN GUNARSA MUSEUM OF CLASSICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ART
Address : Jl. Pertigaan Banda No, 1, Takmung, Banjarangkan, Klungkung
Opening hours :10.00-17.00 daily
Facilities : Museum library, gallery

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It is important to note that the Government of Indonesia has issued a new regulation concerning the Visa On Arrival policy. This most recent regulation applied by the Indonesian Government came into effect on 1st February 2006 for foreigners visiting Indonesia.

Details of this new regulation are explained as follows:

1. A Free Visa for Short Visits (less than 30 days) is applicable to 11 countries. These countries include Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong Special Administration Region, Macao Special Administration Region, Morocco, Peru, Chili and Vietnam.

2. Visa On Arrival is applicable to 36 countries and one special territory. Foreigners from these countries are eligible to obtain this visa soon as they arrive in Indonesia. These countries include United States of America, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, Arabic Emirate, Finland, Hungary, England, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand and one territory of Taiwan.

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CasCades Restaurant is set on a large terrace overlooking dramatic views of the Petanu River. People often comment that CasCades is one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world. CasCades restaurant opened late last year, nestled on the terrace of Bali ’s newest luxury villa resort, The Viceroy Bali, in Ubud.

The CasCades menu has been created by one of the world’s great French Chefs, David Sosson.

Another thrilling waterslide from Waterbom Bali that will sends you down fast, climb 60 degrees up and throws you backward at the end.

This newest slide has the characteristic of a massive half pipe, where two riders shoot down inside Aquatube (closed and open flume) which then creates enough speed to send the riders up a 10 meter vertical wall/ramp at a 60 degree angle and come down backwards very fast.

The practice will be completed as the riders slowed down at braking area and reach the pool. The 15-24 second excitement will leave the riders breathless.

Waterbom Bali
Jl. Kartika, PO Box 1055 Tuban
Kuta, Bali 80361, Indonesia

Up the mountain, out of Ubud towards Bedugul, we climbed into the cool misty valleys of the lakes region ( about 1.5 hours driving time). The climate here allows the growing of strawberries and cut flowers year round ! Lots of spices are grown here, as well as vegetables ( we bartered at a local market). The verdant valley holds a championship golf course as well.

When we topped a ridge to get a better view, I thought I was looking at a valley in Switzerland (breathtaking). We did not stay, as we were on the way to Lovina and Pemuteran.

I have since looked at several hotel/spa/resort descriptions on the mountain, and near each of the three lakes ( Beratan, Buyan, and Tamblingan), and found them enticing. Pura Gubug Tamblingan and Pura Ulun Danu are two interesting temples nearby.

I would stay there a few nights, during our next trip, just to breathe the cool air and eat strawberries.